New Association Formed to Unite California Nursery Industry

Today members of California’s nursery industry announced the formation of a new organization to be known as the Plant California Alliance. The new organization has been formed to unify two organizations — the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers and the Nursery Growers Association.

Vineland Expands 49th Parallel Collection With Release of Chinook Sunrise Rose

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) officially released Chinook Sunrise™, the second in a series of roses developed for their hardiness and ability to blossom almost anywhere in Canada. The rose was unveiled at Canada Blooms, Canada’s largest garden and flower festival.

Dümmen Orange Adds New Regional Director for Supply Chain in the Americas

March 18, 2019 Dümmen Orange

Allen Olson, previously Head of Supply Chain and Operations in North and Latin America for Syngenta, is joining the Dümmen Orange North America team. Allen will be assuming the Regional Director role for the Dümmen Orange Supply Chain in the Americas.

Organic Valley’s longtime CEO Steps Down

March 18, 2019 ROB SCHULTZ, Madison.com

George Siemon, who helped Organic Valley become one of the crown jewels of the organic foods industry, has stepped down as the company’s longtime chief executive officer.

Darigold Launches FIT Milk

March 18, 2019 Lynden Tribune

Darigold is expanding its portfolio of milk products to include FIT, an ultrafiltered, lactose-free, high-protein milk. FIT delivers 75 percent more protein and 40 percent less sugar than regular 2 percent milk.